Defining the ideal treatment for peripheral arterial disease remains an ongoing endeavor. The initial treatment standard of balloon angioplasty and stenting has produced suboptimal long-term outcomes due to in-stent restenosis and the subsequent need for revascularization. Yet, t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18492
Purpose: The DIO2 gene transcribes the deiodinase type 2 enzyme that changes the thyroid prohormone, thyroxine (T4), to the biologically active triiodothyronine (T3) hormone. T3 plays a vital part in the regulation of energy balance and glucose metabolism. DIO2 single-nucleotide...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18535
Naso-Gastric (NG) tube use is very common in patients’ care at all levels of healthcare service delivery Worldwide. However, it is not without its complications. Naso-Gastric tube self-knotting is an unusual complication associated with its insertion and removal. A review of lite...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19071
Aim: Helicobacter pylori infection is mainly acquired during childhood and is strongly linked with peptic ulcer disease. This study determines the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among school children in Lagos, Nigeria. Place of Study: Alimosho and Ajeromi Local G...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15985
Background: Persistent diarrhoea is a major health problem for children in developing countries. Aims: This study was carried out to assess the microbial agents of persistent diarrhoea as well as other associated factors of infection. Methodology: Faecal and blood samples were co...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18754
Hypertension is a very common medical disorder and a major health problem in North Africa. Hypertension is associated with an increase in the risk of stroke and hospitalization. Objectives: To estimate the importance of hypertension (HT) as a stroke predisposing risk factor among...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18897
Background: India has the dubious distinction of having second largest burden of MDR-TB cases in the world. According to WHO, MDR-TB is defined as resistance to isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most important drugs for treatment of TB. “Rifampicin resistance” is recommended as s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16687
Aims: To assess the knowledge and attitude of dental graduates regarding identification of child abuse and neglect (CAN). Study Design: This study included Dental graduates from Krishna and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. A questionnaire with 15 questions about...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17823
Aims: In the present study the toxic effects of lead was investigated experimentally on the testicular macrophages and sperm cells isolated from testes of adult male mice to ascertain the extent of immunomodulation and reproductive dysfunctions (in-vivo). Study Design: Experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17937
Objective: Blunt and penetrating injuries to the anus and rectum are uncommon. Considerable debate remains regarding the optimal treatment of anorectal injuries. This report offers a technique for repair of anorectal wound from under its floor. Design: The anorectal wound was rep...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18503